Cosmik...
I am not wanting a more detailed explanaition... it is too late for that to be honest, this has been left until the last minute to be discussed.
the only way to keep any sense that the community can make a difference is to find another solution, or offer a compromise. if you go through with your exact plan now after such an out cry, then it destroys any faith that the community had in being able to make a difference.. or play the game that they want to play.
if you show now that you definately do not listen to the players, then what is the point is us players being here?
we want to enjoy the game, that is why we play. we are telling you that we wont enjoy the game with the current changes. making us and many others less likely to play.
the only way forward is to listen to the players.. or at least appear to listen to the players